Application cycles

Application Period	Acceptance/Decline Notifications	Start Date for Accepted Applicants
August 1, 2009 - December 15, 2009	Mid-January 2010	April 2010
August 1, 2010 - December 15, 2010	Mid-January 2011	April 2011

How to Apply for Admission

• Download an application here or call 804/627-5408 to receive an application through the mail.
• Submit completed application, application fee and completed application materials before the deadline posted for that application period.

Candidates must meet the following minimum academic requirements for consideration.

All pre-application courses must be from a regionally accredited college with a minimum grade of "C" and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. GPA is calculated from pre-application courses only.

Credits must have been earned within 10 years of application date.

Pre application courses	Number of credits
Written/Oral Communications	3
Math above 120 or Physics with a math component	3
Human Anatomy Part I	4
Human Anatomy Part II	4
Information Systems	3
	TOTAL 17 minimum credits

Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging makes selection of applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.

Basic Application Requirements

1. Submit completed application (with $50 fee) postmarked no later than the posted deadline for desired application cycle (See application period above.)
2. Candidate must meet minimum physical technical standards (essential functions) to be considered for acceptance. (See below)
3. High School diploma or GED equivalent. Submit official documentation.
4. Complete ALL pre-application courses prior to application deadline and submit transcripts.
5. Pre-application courses must calculate to a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
6. All pre-application courses must be from an accredited college.
7. Minimum grade of "C" is required for all pre-application courses.
8. Submit 3 Letters of Reference.
9. Include a copy of your BLS (Basic Life Support) infant, child, adult, and AED for healthcare providers CPR card.
10. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony other than a basic traffic violation, you must have pre-approval from the www.arrt.org before you will be considered a qualified applicant (please submit copy of approval letter with application).
11. Await notification of qualified applicant status or decline status.
12. Candidates meeting the criteria above will be scheduled to take an admission test.

Candidate files that do not meet all criteria by application deadline will not be included in the admissions process and will be automatically declined.

Qualified Applicant

Admission process for applicants who meet basic application requirements by deadline

1. Take an admission exam on a scheduled exam day (Applicants will be notified of appointment by phone or email). The admission exam assesses: human anatomy, basic math, written interview questions and an autobiography.
   
   2010 Admission Testing (Appointment required.)
   Wednesday, December 16th, 2009, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
   Thursday, December 17th, 2009, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
   Friday, December 18th, 2009, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
   
2. Await letter of decline or acceptance into the program. (Any acceptance is contingent upon successful completion of requirements established by Bon Secours Richmond Health System including proper immunization, drug screening, background screening and further required documentation.)
3. Accepted applicants must be 18 years of age on the first day of class.
4. Accepted applicants must provide and maintain proof of health insurance.

Acceptance Process

1. Undergo background and drug screening*
2. Undergo physical exam*
3. Receive required immunization*
4. Show proof of major medical insurance (not available through the school)*
5. Purchase textbooks, clinical shoes, and uniforms prior to program start*
6. Show proof of CPR certification: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (Infant, Child, Adult, AED)*

* Asterisks indicate out of pocket expense that is not covered by tuition.

Admission Decisions

1. Qualified a pplicants are assigned points for each component of the application process: written interview questions, autobiography, admission exam, and GPA of pre-application courses. Admission is based on that numeric rank.
2. Strong grades in pre-application courses and good performance on the admission exam are very important to the numeric score.

Minimum Physical Standards (Essential Functions)

Accepted applicants are required to sign a form stating that they can meet the following standards.

The following physical requirements must be met by students entering the program.

1. Hearing: Adequate to receive verbal communication from patients needing assistance and from members of the health care team.
2. Communication Skills: (speech, reading, writing) Must be able to communicate clearly to patients, fellow students, faculty and all members of the health care team.
3. Vision: Requires eye sight correctable to 20/20 to operate radiographic equipment and read information from printed sources and computer screens. Visual acuity is also required for the observation necessary for patient assessment, care and management.
4. Gross and fine motor coordination: requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation of radiographic equipment.
5. Other: Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing 50 pounds unassisted. Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular clinical day.

The student must verify by signature that he/she can perform the physical requirements/essential functions listed above. A Registered Nurse signature is also required for verification. These processes will occur during the acceptance process (See acceptance process #2 above).